Yarn for crochet and knitting: Choose your project | Page 4

The most common yarn for crochet is matt cotton, thanks to its good twist and the way it defines stitches very clearly; acrylic and soft blends are also used. The choice depends on the project: firm pieces call for yarns with more body, while garments with drape can work well with more fluid fibres. Here you will find all those options in one place.

There is no single “best” yarn: it depends on what you are making. For firm pieces with well-defined stitches, cotton is the best choice; for garments with drape, viscose blends or softer fibres work better. You will find cottons, acrylics and blends from 13 brands, most of them Oeko-Tex certified and easy to work with.

No, they are the same technique: “ganchillo” is the Spanish term and “crochet” is the term of French origin, and both are worked with a single hook. Therefore, the same yarn for ganchillo is suitable for crochet and vice versa. The difference is only in the name, not in the materials or stitches.

Yes. Although the category is designed for crochet and ganchillo, the entire range is also suitable for knitting: it is yarn for knitting in the same fibres and weights. For knitting, pay attention to the recommended weight and needle size, as these determine the drape and firmness of the fabric.

At Garmon Yarns, you can buy yarn for crochet, ganchillo and knitting from a wide range of brands: we import Gazzal, YarnArt, Etrofil, Fibra Natura and Sensy directly from Turkey, and we stock European brands such as DROPS, Scheepjes, Rico Design, BC Garn, Kremke Soul Wool, Erika Knight, Gründl and Performance. Most are Oeko-Tex certified and some carry the GOTS label.